--- title: War memorial url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430029862/war-memorial.html" description: The war memorial for the fallen of the two world wars, which is owned by the municipality, is located to the west of the Karner near the parish church.This memorial was erected according to a design by Prof. Hans Gerstmayr for the dead of the World War 1914-1918 and was inaugurated on 20 June 1924. Inscriptions were added to the plinth for the fallen of the Second World War 1939-1945.A copper engraving by Prof. Hans Gerstmayr is attached to the pillar, a steel helmet on laurel and roses as well as a cross made of sheet copper in the upper part. date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # War memorial War memorial ============== Mauthausen, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/230247/DE19D9DFDF62EDB87767067C7AD652584C18A42A547884CE0D903D9C63E86D78/kriegerdenkmal-mauthausen.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/230248/726EE5FB084315FA65DFE604F51AD2949E3342982C8DF06AB296D6D362CDBF05/kriegerdenkmal-mauthausen.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/230249/28A6D829CF56E984F8D4816030EE9D4B4D11C82EA47D030726B42A6B7FC9A800/kriegerdenkmal-mauthausen.jpg) © Open copyright © Mauthausen Tourismus Close copyright [ ![War memorial in Mauthausen: A tall stone obelisk with a large iron cross on top. The obelisk stands on a raised plinth and is surrounded by trees. There are inscriptions in a different language on the front of the plinth.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/230247/DE19D9DFDF62EDB87767067C7AD652584C18A42A547884CE0D903D9C63E86D78/kriegerdenkmal-mauthausen.jpg "© Mauthausen Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/230247/DE19D9DFDF62EDB87767067C7AD652584C18A42A547884CE0D903D9C63E86D78/kriegerdenkmal-mauthausen.jpg) © Open copyright © Mauthausen Tourismus Close copyright [ ![War memorial in Mauthausen: This place appears to be a public place or memorial. There is a large grey granite pillar or column standing on a stone platform. Various cables and equipment can be seen around the pillar, which could indicate repairs or remodelling work. The surrounding area looks like autumn, with deciduous trees bearing yellow leaves.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/230248/726EE5FB084315FA65DFE604F51AD2949E3342982C8DF06AB296D6D362CDBF05/kriegerdenkmal-mauthausen.jpg "© Mauthausen Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/230248/726EE5FB084315FA65DFE604F51AD2949E3342982C8DF06AB296D6D362CDBF05/kriegerdenkmal-mauthausen.jpg) © Open copyright © Mauthausen Tourismus Close copyright [ ![War memorial in Mauthausen: A stone memorial with a large cross at the top, framed by autumnal trees and a cityscape in the background. The memorial stands on a multi-tiered granite plinth. There is an inscription on the front.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/230249/28A6D829CF56E984F8D4816030EE9D4B4D11C82EA47D030726B42A6B7FC9A800/kriegerdenkmal-mauthausen.jpg "© Mauthausen Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/230249/28A6D829CF56E984F8D4816030EE9D4B4D11C82EA47D030726B42A6B7FC9A800/kriegerdenkmal-mauthausen.jpg) © Open copyright © Mauthausen Tourismus Close copyright [ ![War memorial in Mauthausen: A picturesque townscape with traditional buildings and a stone bridge over a small river. In the foreground are green areas and plants, while hills and wooded countryside can be seen in the background. The architecture of the houses indicates a rural, historical character.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/230250/C5FF4A83237669015717D84FBEAD8248D81BB7A258FDA7FCA6C16F3426B67AC9/kriegerdenkmal-mauthausen.jpg "© Mauthausen Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/230250/C5FF4A83237669015717D84FBEAD8248D81BB7A258FDA7FCA6C16F3426B67AC9/kriegerdenkmal-mauthausen.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. pets allowed Pfarrplatz 4310 Mauthausen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pfarrplatz%2C%204310%20Mauthausen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Pfarrplatz%2C%204310%20Mauthausen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.2417235&lon=14.517278&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The war memorial for the fallen of the two world wars, which is owned by the municipality, is located to the west of the Karner near the parish church. This memorial was erected according to a design by Prof. Hans Gerstmayr for the dead of the World War 1914-1918 and was inaugurated on 20 June 1924. Inscriptions were added to the plinth for the fallen of the Second World War 1939-1945. A copper engraving by Prof. Hans Gerstmayr is attached to the pillar, a steel helmet on laurel and roses as well as a cross made of sheet copper in the upper part. On 1 November each year, the fallen are commemorated with a wreath-laying ceremony and "I had a comrade", played by the Marktmusikkapelle Mauthausen. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **War memorial** Pfarrplatz 4310 Mauthausen E-Mail [info@mauthausen.info](#mailto) Web [mauthausentourismus.com](https://mauthausentourismus.com "New window") Web [mauthausen.at](https://mauthausen.at "New window") https://mauthausentourismus.com https://mauthausen.at --- **Contact person** Mr Gottfried Kraft Mauthausen Tourismus & Dorf-u. 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